Rising Laterally

Have you ever stood at life's crossroads feeling weighed down by the past?

In this episode with John Purkiss, author of “The Power of Letting Go: How to drop everything that's holding you back,” we talked about the paradoxical power of surrender in achieving success and fulfillment.

You are invited to ponder the profound shifts that can occur when you trust in something greater than yourself and let go ...

What if the zip code you were born in could predict your future? In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the stark disparities that exist within American neighborhoods. We examine their fragility along with systemic issues like inequality, racism, and crime. We highlight how communities can fortify the very fabric of society and how we can redefine the American Dream. We dive into challenging complexities and solutions that ca...

Nidhee Sachdev, MD,  is a a double board-certified and fellowship-trained reproductive endocrinologist and infertility expert.

In this episode, we talk about building families and reproductive health.

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00:00 What does a fertility specialist do?

04:04 What’s the latest reproductive technology?

04:55 Factors to consider for the optimal age to seek fertility preserva...

Gaurav Valani is the Founder of CareerSprout and has helped 700+ people land $200k-$500k jobs at some of the world's most admired companies. Gaurav is a former Recruiter, VP of Talent at Overstock.com, and co-founder of TrueBridge Resources (a nationwide staffing agency which he grew to $72M prior to acquisition).

Rising Laterally Podcast Ep. 35: Elevate Your Career Progression (Pt. 1)

The more positive rati...

In this episode, we explore the crucial human skill of paying attention and how to harness the power of observation to enhance our ability to see with more empathy, accuracy, and connection to others.

Christian Madsbjerg is the author of a book called, “LOOK: How to Pay Attention in a Distracted World”, entrepreneur, philosopher, and professor.

He is the co-founder of the consulting firm ReD Associates and writes...

Hendrie Weisinger, Ph.D. is a prominent psychologist known for his work in the fields of parental pressure, anger management, giving and taking criticism, performance enhancement, and emotional intelligence.

He is the author of several books including:

“Performing Under Pressure: The Science of Doing Your Best When It Matters Most"

“Nobody's Perfect: How to Give Criticism and Get Results”

Dr. Norman Rosenthal is the person who first described Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and pioneered the use of light therapy as a treatment during his twenty years at the National Institute of Mental Health.

He is a world renowned psychiatrist, researcher, and best-selling author.

Dr. Norm’s new book is called Defeating SAD.

In 2013, this was a Jeopardy! clue:
“light therapy can help with SAD, th...

Carol Kauffman and David Noble co-authored Real-Time Leadership: Find Your Winning Moves When the Stakes Are High.  

In this episode, get into the mindset of a CEO and discover the art of mastering high-stakes leadership through a framework called MOVE.

Learn effective tactics, strategies, and language to navigate high-pressure situations with composure, compassion, and confidence.  

Hear vivid stories of...

Sally Helgesen, the leading authority on women’s leadership, best-selling author, speaker, and coach shares her insights on creating an inclusive workplace from her new book, "Rising Together".

She provides valuable strategies for rewriting the story you tell yourself when you’re feeling triggered in the workplace, creating paths forward for yourself with what you say, understanding communication styles, optimiz...

Mark Crowley is the author of “Lead From The Heart: Transformational Leadership for the 21st Century”.
 
He draws from 25 years of experience leading individuals and teams in the financial services industry and invites us to make a commitment to drive high performance through emotional connection.
 
It’s a leadership philosophy only a few are able to execute effectively but is a style people are hungry for.
 

Machiel Klerk is the founder of the Jung Society of Utah and the Jung Platform, a worldwide organization that provides Jungian and soul-centered psychological programs to the general public. He is also the author of “Dream Guidance: Connecting to the Soul Through Dream Incubation”.
 
Machiel draws from 25 years of experience working with individuals and their dreams, as we explore age-old techniques to better understand our...

We explore the hot-button issue of corruption in elite colleges. Sahaj Sharda, author of the upcoming book, “The College Cartel”, breaks down this complex topic and provides an examination of the current state of elite higher education. 

Whether you are a student, a parent, or simply curious about the inner workings of the elite college system, this conversation will offer you fresh insight into recent admissions scandals and the bi...

Alex Budak is a social entrepreneur, UC Berkeley Haas School of Business professor, and author of “Becoming a Changemaker: An Actionable, Inclusive Guide to Leading Positive Change at Any Level”. 

This conversation is an invitation to get unstuck. Alex shares accessible principles and frameworks needed to lead impactful changes in lives and communities.

Connect with him on LinkedIn and receive the latest “Becoming a Change...

Dr. Marshall Goldsmith is the only two-time winner of the Thinkers 50 Award for #1 Leadership Thinker in the World. He is the pioneer of the 360° feedback development tool and has been ranked as the #1 Executive Coach in the World and a Top Ten Business Thinker for the past eight years.
 
In his coaching practice, Marshall has advised more than 200 major CEOs and their management teams.
 
His books, “What Got You H...

Leigh Marz is a consultant and leadership coach. Justin Zorn is a former policy maker and meditation teacher in the US Congress. They are the co-authors of “Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise”. In their book, they redefine silence as a presence that brings us energy, clarity, and deeper connection.

We explore noise overload, the restorative power of silence on the brain, and the connection between pristine si...

Seth Goldenberg is a designer, curator, and entrepreneur who harnesses the power of questioning to catalyze innovation and cultural change. He is the author of “Radical Curiosity: Questioning Commonly Held Beliefs to Imagine Flourishing Futures” which asks us to relearn how we learn, rethink what we value,  and revive our youthful sense of wonder.

In this episode, we discuss first principles thinking, the power of generati...

Steve Pockross brings more than 25 years of startup, Fortune 500, and nonprofit experience to his role as CEO of Verblio.

We talk about maximizing the lifetime value of your career, how to pick the right company for you, and what it takes to create standout content in a saturated market.

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0:00 Intro

1:47 Growing up in Denver in the 80’s

3:42 Receiving a liberal...

In this episode, we talk with Ryan Jenkins and Steven Van Cohen authors of “Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams From Isolated to All In.”

Ryan is an internationally-recognized keynote speaker and three-time published author. For a decade, he has been helping organizations create engaged, inclusive, and high-performing teams by lessening worker loneliness and closing generational gaps.

Steven is a global leade...

Jacob Helberg is Co-Chair of the China Strategy Initiative Working Group at the Brookings Institution. From 2016 to 2020, Jacob led Google’s global internal product policy efforts to combat disinformation and foreign interference. Jacob is also the author of “The Wires of War: Technology and the Global Struggle for Power” in which he details the existential threat authoritarian regimes pose to the United States and the world.
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